16+ min ago (383+ words) Ranbir Kapoor seems to have touched a raw nerve in Bollywood's glitterati by declaring he will not dance at private events for money. For most in the industry, however, it is quick cash " and plenty of it " earned in one evening of handshaking, hip-shaking and lip-syncing. Ranbir is not alone. Aamir Khan too says performing at private functions is a purely personal choice for many, but e wont. "I won't do it for any amount of money. I'm told actors are offered huge sums not only to dance but just to attend. I won't do that. But if a friend invites me, I'll attend and dance." Manoj Bajpayee, too, draws his line. "Not many know this, but I'm a very good dancer. I dance only for my daughter, my wife, and close friends. Not even wild horses can drag me…...

21+ min ago (281+ words) Hyderabad: A more than a century-old clock tower at Shalibanda fell silent on Monday night after a fire accident in an adjacent building badly damaged the historic clock, halting the steady tick. The fire broke out in an electronics showroom last night, causing extensive damages to adjacent buildings. The fire triggered continuous explosions as several air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines went up in flames. Locals said that the historic clock was restored in 2023 and has been functioning well since then. However, due to the fire breakout, it was damaged yet again. The tower has clocks on the front and back side and rings every hour from 6 am to 12 midnight. The Shalibanda clock tower was once used to be the gateway to the Raja Rai Rayan Shamraj Bahadur Palace. The tower got its former glory after restoration works were completed…...

26+ min ago (281+ words) Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is finding it onerous to implement the Supreme Court's order of November 7, directing that all states and union territories remove stray dogs from the premises of educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and depots, and railway stations, and relocate them "to a designated shelter." Soon after the order, the Public Health department of the GVMC swung into action with a survey, according to which there are about two lakh stray dogs in the GVMC limits of Visakhapatnam city. The survey also identified institutions that must be kept free from stray dogs. "As directed by the apex court, we have identified 1,362 institutions. We have asked all the eight zonal commissioners to issue notices to these institutions, suggesting fencing or compound walls," said city veterinary officer Raja Ravi Kumar of GVMC Public Health department. Zonal…...

28+ min ago (250+ words) The internet is in overdrive " whispers, theories, and unanswered questions have taken over timelines ever since murmurs of a rift emerged between cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer'filmmaker Palash Muchhal. What actually happened? No one knows for sure. But the sudden digital silence from the couple has only fuelled speculation. It began when screenshots claiming to show "flirty chats" between Muchhal and a choreographer at the couple's pre-wedding festivities started doing the rounds online. With no verification of their authenticity, the images still spread rapidly, prompting a wave of conjecture and concern. Mandhana quietly removed every post related to the wedding from her Instagram feed. For fans who had been celebrating the couple just a day earlier, the unexpected digital clean-up felt like a signal " though of what, no one can definitively say. Adding to the chatter, her teammate Jemimah…...

30+ min ago (272+ words) Kurukshetra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Guru Tegh Bahadur considered the protection of truth, justice and faith his dharma and sacrificed his life for it. Addressing a special programme here to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, he said his government will continue to serve 'guru parampara' the same way. At the event, Modi released a special coin and a commemorative stamp marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Modi said in the morning, he was in 'Ramayan ki Nagri' Ayodhya and now he was here on Lord Krishna's land. Modi said when the apex court verdict on the Ram temple came on November 9, 2019, he had gone to Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab for the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor. "I was praying that the path for the construction of the Ram temple should…...

31+ min ago (265+ words) The dhwajarohan ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is not merely the completion of a construction project; it signifies cultural renaissance and civilizational affirmation: Pawan Kalyan Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said the 'dhwajarohan' (flag-hoisting) ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya represents a "cultural renaissance and civilisational affirmation". Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple, marking the official completion of the shrine complex. "The dhwajarohan ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is not merely the completion of a construction project; it signifies cultural renaissance and civilizational affirmation," Kalyan said in a post on 'X'. The actor-politician described the development as a "powerful awakening" aimed at reviving 'Bharateeyata' (Indianness). He urged people to take pride in their identity, reconnect with cultural…...

37+ min ago (257+ words) Hazlewood had not been seen since tweaking his hamstring in a Sheffield Shield clash six days before the opening Test in Perth Sydney: Injured pace spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled in the nets on Tuesday in a major boost for Australia ahead of the day-night second Ashes Test against England next week. Hazlewood had not been seen since tweaking his hamstring in a Sheffield Shield clash six days before the opening Test in Perth. He missed that extraordinary game, which Australia won inside two days by eight wickets on Saturday, with Brendan Doggett taking his place. Skipper Cummins was also absent with a lingering lower back injury, replaced by Scott Boland. Local media posted pictures of both men training at Cricket NSW headquarters in Sydney during New South Wales' Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The choice of balls…...

39+ min ago (327+ words) The chief minister instructed officials to provide farmers with the necessary support and facilities to cultivate these varieties effectively Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to enable farmers in the Rayalaseema region and Prakasam district to benefit from 18 high-demand horticultural crops grown in these areas. The chief minister instructed officials to provide farmers with the necessary support and facilities to cultivate these varieties effectively. "Eighteen of the globally most sought-after horticultural crops grow in Rayalaseema and Prakasam districts. Farmers should be provided with the facilities to take advantage of this opportunity," Naidu said in a press release. As part of the initiative, Naidu asked officials to utilise funds under the Purvodaya scheme, a central government programme aimed at the all-round development of India's eastern region, including Andhra Pradesh. Reviewing horticulture in Rayalaseema under the…...

49+ min ago (269+ words) After Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar got early breakthroughs in the pre-tea session, reducing South Africa to 77/3, Stubbs and de Zorzi batted resolutely to stitch together a 101-run stand to take their team to a strong position Guwahati: Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi defied India's spin attack as South Africa scored 220 for 4 in their second innings to take a massive 508-run lead at lunch on day four of the second Test, here on Tuesday. After Ravindra Jadeja (3/46) and Washington Sundar (1/67) got early breakthroughs in the pre-tea session, reducing South Africa to 77/3, Stubbs (60 batting; 155 balls) and de Zorzi (49 off 68 balls) batted resolutely to stitch together a 101-run stand to take their team to a strong position. It was Jadeja who got the early breakthroughs in the day by dismissing openers Ryan Rickelton (35 off 64 balls) and Aiden Markram (29 off 84 balls) as…...

52+ min ago (236+ words) Bachchan said Dharmendra's \"smile, his charm and his warmth\" extended to all that came in his vicinity, which, according to the megastar, is a rarity in the profession. Mumbai:Dharmendra remained unsoiled throughout his glorious career in a fraternity that witnessed changes every decade, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said on Tuesday as he mourned the death of his friend and co-star of classics such as "Sholay" and "Chupke Chupke".Dharmendra, 89, passed away at his Juhu home on Monday after prolonged illness. Bachchan attended the last rites of the actor with grandson Agastya Nanda and son Abhishek Bachchan. Nanda plays Dharmendra's son in the yet to release "Ikkis", which is possibly the late actor's last movie role. "Dharam ji .. the epitome of greatness, ever linked not only for his renowned physical presence, but for the largeness of his heart , and its most…...